Man Utd now want Euro striking sensation in January as last Thurs mission revealed - report
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Olympiacos striking sensation Charalampos Kostoulas ahead of the January transfer window, according to the Sun.
The 17-year-old Greece under-21 international forward has attracted the Red Devils after his impressive campaign with the under-19s last term and his current run with the senior team.
Kostoulas played a key role in helping the Olympiacos reserve squad win the UEFA Youth League last term, weighing in with five goals and two assists in eight games.
He emerged as the best young player in Greece’s second division, where the ‘B’ team compete, and Man United are now scouting him.
The Red Devils sent scouts to Piraeus to watch him in action against FC Twente in the Europa League last Thursday.
He produced a man-of-the-match performance in the goalless draw and won a spot kick that Ayoub El Kaabi wasted.
Man United are not the only club interested in Kostoulas, with Bayern Munich, Juventus, Fiorentina and Borussia Monchengladbach also keeping tabs on him.
He has bagged two goals and an assist in ten league matches, and United believe he could be a huge player given his potential.
While landing him next month or in the summer would be cheap as his current deal runs out in 2026, Olympiacos want to offer him a new contract once he turns 18 in May.
Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo have become key members of the senior team at Man United, while many youngsters were recruited at youth team level last summer.
More young signings are expected going forward, and a move for the next big thing in Greek football could now be on the cards.
Article written by Alani .